5G Broadcast Testbed Engineer (SDR/OAI)

Inria Rennes; Rennes; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

1000scholars seeks a Research Engineer to design, deploy, and validate a 5G Broadcast experimental testbed using USRP platforms and OpenAirInterface. You will set up end-to-end infrastructure, integrate hardware, configure the 5G stack, and evaluate performance in various propagation conditions.

The role involves indoor and outdoor test environments, spectrum management, and close collaboration with academic and industrial partners within ROBIN.

Qualifications

• Experience with Software-Defined Radio (SDR) platforms such as USRP and OpenAirInterface.
• Strong knowledge of 5G PHY/MAC layers and radio protocols.
• Experience in deploying and operating experimental testbeds with hardware integration.
• Familiarity with RF measurements, spectrum analyzers, and signal analysis.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and maintain a 5G Broadcast testbed based on USRP and OpenAirInterface.
• Integrate radio access network components, antennas, and measurement equipment.
• Configure and validate broadcast transmission scenarios in indoor/outdoor environments.
• Collect and analyze experimental data to evaluate reliability and performance.
• Coordinate spectrum usage and manage licenses for field trials.
• Collaborate with academic and industrial partners within the ROBIN project.

Skills

Wireless communication

SDR platforms

OpenAirInterface

5G PHY/MAC

Hardware integration

RF measurements

Linux scripting

Python

C/C++

Team collaboration

English

Tools

USRP platforms

OpenAirInterface

Job description

1000scholars seeks a Research Engineer to design, deploy, and validate a 5G Broadcast experimental testbed using USRP platforms and OpenAirInterface. You will set up end-to-end infrastructure, integrate hardware, configure the 5G stack, and evaluate performance in various propagation conditions.

The role involves indoor and outdoor test environments, spectrum management, and close collaboration with academic and industrial partners within ROBIN.